Posted in Web Smoky Mountain Waterfall Hikes: Cades Cove, Gatlinburg + More February 10, 2021 Abrams Falls. One of the more popular waterfall hikes, this hike is rated easy and is 5 miles roundtrip with an elevation change of 200 feet. The trailhead is located off of the 11-mile loop in Cades Cove. https://www.pigeonforge.com/waterfall-hikes/